subperiosteal implants
Revisiting the maxillary subperiosteal implant prosthesis : A case study
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Mapkar, Mohd Adnan; Syed, Ruby
Abstract
As a result of the progress made in the area of endosseous implants in the last 15 years, the value of the subperiosteal implant has been minimized. Yet endosseous implants are not appropriate for all patients in need of implants. Well-designed subperiosteal implants have been reported to function successfully for many years. Among the relevant factors contributing to the success of this method are implant design, atraumatic surgery, understanding of the involved anatomic structures, accurate impression techniques, and appropriate occlusal adaptations of the final prosthesis. This report reviews a brief outlook of the literature about subperiosteal implants till date and also presents a case of maxillary subperiosteal implant prosthesis.
